In New World, the solo player experience is more thrilling than ever. Today we will introduce you to the top three best solo player builds for Season 3. Each build will come with detailed information on attributes, weapon masteries, gear perks, gems, and specific gear to maximize your damage potential. We'll also provide gameplay tips for each build to help you excel in various situations. 

 

• Build 1: GreatSword and Hatchet
• Build 2: Bow and Spear
• Build 3: Great Axe and War Hammer

 

 

↖ Build 1: GreatSword and Hatchet

 

Attributes:

• Dexterity and Strength both to 100
• 50 points in Constitution
• Continue investing in Dexterity and Strength
• By level 60, aim for around 200 Strength, 150 Dexterity, and 150 Constitution

 

Gear:

Use light category gear (medium chest piece, the rest light equipment)

 

Great Sword Weapon Masteries:

• Select the Spk ability.
• Unlock Relentless Rush and associated perks.
• Unlock Calmatic Counter and associated perk.
• Unlock Steadfast Strike and associated perks.
• Customize your perks as needed.

 

Hatchet Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock the Berserk ability with associated perks.
• Unlock Feral Rush and associated perk.
• Unlock Social Distancing and associated perk.
• Customize your perks as needed.

 

Gameplay:

• Use Relentless Rush for AOE damage and closing distance.
• Follow with Steadfast Strike for single-target damage.
• Switch to Hatchet and activate Berserk for speed, self-healing, and attack damage boost.
• Utilize Feral Rush for quick damage and crowd control.
• If needed, use Social Distancing for invulnerability.
• Alternate between Great Sword and Hatchet abilities to maximize damage and survivability.

 

Gear, Gems, and Consumables:

• Follow the recommended gear, gem, and perk setup.
• Equip health and regen potions, carrot cake, and old flesh palm.
• Use the Heart Rune of De Tade for added benefits.

 

The Great Sword and Hatchet combo provides excellent survivability and high damage output. Ensure you equip the recommended gear, gems, and perks for optimal performance.

 

↖ Build 2: Bow and Spear

 

Attributes:

• Focus on Dexterity, reaching 200.
• Invest 50 points in Constitution.
• Continue pumping Dexterity.
• Aim for around 300 Dexterity and 200 Constitution by level 60.

 

Gear:

Use light category gear (medium chest piece, the rest light equipment)

 

Bow Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Penetrating Shot, Explosive Arrow, and Rapid Shot.
• Customize your perks based on preference.

 

Spear Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Skewer, Peer Rate, and Sweep.
• Customize your perks based on preference.

 

Gameplay:

• Utilize Penetrating Shot for high single-target damage.
• Deploy Explosive Arrow for AOE damage.
• Finish with Rapid Shot for sustained DPS.
• Switch to Spear when enemies close in.
• Use Skewer, Peer Rate, and Sweep for crowd control and high burst damage.

 

Gear, Gems, and Consumables:

• Refer to the recommended gear, gem, and perk setup.
• Equip health and regen potions, mana potions, and fried alabania.
• Utilize the Heart Rune of Deonade for additional benefits.

 

The Bow and Spear build excels in ranged combat, offering versatility and damage. Equip the recommended gear, gems, and perks to optimize your performance.

 

↖ Build 3: Great Axe and War Hammer

 

Attributes:

• Prioritize Strength, reaching 200.
• Allocate 100 points in Constitution.
• Continue enhancing Strength.
• Aim for around 300 Strength and 200 Constitution by level 60.

 

Gear:

Use medium category gear (heavy helmet, heavy chest armor, medium gloves, light pants, medium boots)

 

Great Axe Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Maelstrom, Gravity Well, and Charge.
• Customize your perks based on preference.

 

War Hammer Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Shock Wave, Path of Destiny, and Breaking Ball.
• Customize your perks based on preference.

 

Gameplay:

• Start with the Great Axe and use Gravity Well to stun and slow enemies.
• Follow with Charge to close the distance.
• Utilize Maelstrom to pull enemies back if they try to flee.
• Switch to the Warhammer for close combat.
• Use Shock Wave, Breaking Ball, and Path of Destiny for powerful melee attacks.

 

Gear, Gems, and Consumables:

• Follow the recommended gear, gem, and perk setup.
• Equip health and regen potions, cleansing potions (as needed), and carrot cake.
• Make sure to use the Heart Rune of Detonade for added advantages.

 

The Great Axe and Warhammer build offers high damage and tankiness. Equip the recommended gear, gems, and perks to maximize your effectiveness in both solo play and group activities.

 

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Conclusion:

These three solo player builds cater to different playstyles, offering a blend of damage and survivability. Experiment with them to find the one that suits your preferences the best. Don't forget to equip the suggested gear, gems, and perks for each build. Now, go forth and conquer Aeternum on your own terms!